Roof conversion advice please
Moderator: Ian
Roof conversion advice please
Hello Bongonauts
Just purchased our tin top bongo and looking firstly to convert to a pop up roof. We live in the South of England, does anybody have any recommendations regarding versions and fitters?
many thanks
Herc
Just purchased our tin top bongo and looking firstly to convert to a pop up roof. We live in the South of England, does anybody have any recommendations regarding versions and fitters?
many thanks
Herc
Re: Roof conversion advice please
Personally I would just buy a pop top Bongo as some times its more expensive to get a conversion.
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Re: Roof conversion advice please
Hi matey. I have a tin top with a side lifting JAL roof. Gives loads of head room from fore to aft but a bit of a bugger to put up and down alone if you are under 6 foot (or over) Saying that, I have always managed to close it down, even in driving rain.
Re: Roof conversion advice please
Thanks for that Tanglefoot - hadn't considered a side lifter - do they give more space then?
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Re: Roof conversion advice please
To me .. the one single thing that makes a Bongo different to similar vehicles is the electric AFT ..
I have a side lift 'mushroom' roof' .. but unless you buy from JAL I don't think he will convert ..
There are other roof converters .. some who do DIY kits / fit themselves / or via fitting agents .. prices seem to be around £2000 / £2500 ..
I have a side lift 'mushroom' roof' .. but unless you buy from JAL I don't think he will convert ..
There are other roof converters .. some who do DIY kits / fit themselves / or via fitting agents .. prices seem to be around £2000 / £2500 ..
JAL Mushroom roof,12/240v, fridge, cooker, sink, LPG V6 .. (written off @ £5500 Nov 2016)
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Re: Roof conversion advice please
Try Northstar Conversions, Southampton. They will fit Drivelodge roofs to bongos supplied by other people.
http://www.northstarconversions.co.uk/
http://www.northstarconversions.co.uk/
Jillygumbo, Tonto & Ruca
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The night conceals the world, but reveals the universe!
Re: Roof conversion advice please
Thanks for that - they're nice and handy too
Re: Roof conversion advice please
You could also consider fitting a glassfibre high top - - - - there are pros and cons as always
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Re: Roof conversion advice please
Thanks for that, all worth considering